Azure Gardens

About this design:

I've had the focal, a glass lampwork bead I got at a Gem Show, for almost a year now, afraid to use it because it was rather costly and I was worried my skills couldn't display it properly. Finally, I decided to make a necklace with it, and this is the result! I also made little spiral beads from twisted Vintaj Brass Wire, and colored the filigree flower with a mix of Vintaj Verdigris and Marble Patinas, then pressed Epoxy Clay in Blue into the center and deep-set a few Swarovskis into that, finally dusting it with Blue-Green-Purple PearlEx.

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Wow, wish I could see this close up. My eyes are not the best and there’s so much there with the lace and so many elements. Love the weave around the neck – it looks like its all come together most awesomely (is that a word?)!!!!!!